Sources of Folate

Women of childbearing age: be sure to get 400 micrograms of folic acid per day from fortified foods and supplements, plus foods containing folate.

Foods Serving Size Amount (micrograms)
Asparagus ½ cup 134
Broccoli, cooked ½ cup 52
Chicken liver 2 oz 318
Collard greens ½ cup 88
Kidney Beans ½ cup 115
Orange 1 medium 39
Peanuts 1/3 cup 71
Spinach ½ cup 131
Romaine lettuce 1 cup 76
Fortified Foods
Bread, enriched white 1 slice 27
Breakfast cereals 1 ounce (approx 1 cup) Approx. 100-400. Check the label
Pasta, enriched ½ cup 53
Rice, white enriched ½ cup 54

Source: Food Processor, version 8.3, ESHA Research, Salem, Oregon, 2004